Leaked hands-on footage and unboxing videos for the unreleased DJI Osmo Pocket 4P confirm the compact vlogging camera adds 3x optical zoom via a new telephoto sensor, up to 10x digital zoom, and a Creator Combo bundle with a wide-angle telephoto attachment, with a launch expected in China before the end of May 2026.
DJI has not shared an official release date for the Osmo Pocket 4P, the next iteration of its compact gimbal-equipped vlogging camera, but a flood of hands-on footage and unboxing videos from Chinese social media creators confirms core specifications and bundle details ahead of an expected launch before the end of May 2026.
The Osmo Pocket 4P builds on the foundation of the existing Osmo Pocket 3, currently priced at $499 on Amazon, and the unreleased Osmo Pocket 4, with one standout upgrade: a dedicated telephoto sensor paired with the existing 1-inch primary camera. DJI previously teased this addition in a short promotional clip, noting the telephoto module delivers 3x optical zoom, a first for the Osmo Pocket line. Early hands-on videos analyzed by CNMO Technology show the camera can also achieve up to 10x digital zoom, with smooth performance at 6x zoom that retains usable detail for social media uploads.
Multiple influencers spotted testing the 4P in late April 2026 compared the device directly to the Osmo Pocket 4 and Pocket 3, highlighting the telephoto lens as the key differentiator. Unlike previous Osmo Pocket models, which relied solely on digital zoom for close-ups, the 4P’s optical zoom preserves image sharpness and low-light performance, critical for vloggers shooting in varied lighting conditions. The 1-inch primary sensor remains unchanged from the Pocket 3, meaning base image quality for wide-angle shots matches the current flagship model, while the telephoto lens adds flexibility for framing shots without physically moving closer to subjects.
Alongside the camera specs, one creator unboxed the full Creator Combo bundle, reposted to X by tipster Igor Bogdanov. The bundle includes accessories already familiar to Pocket 4 owners: a Fill Light for low-light shooting and a Mini Tripod for stable static shots. A previously unannounced secondary lens appears at the 1:15 mark of the unboxing video, which the creator does not explain, but close inspection suggests it is a wide-angle attachment designed specifically for the new telephoto sensor. This would allow creators to adjust the telephoto lens’s field of view for wider group shots or environmental portraits without switching back to the primary 1-inch sensor. As a hardware reviewer who tests every claimed feature, we would need to verify whether this attachment preserves the 3x optical zoom magnification or widens the field of view at the cost of zoom range.
When compared to competitors in the compact vlogging space, the Osmo Pocket 4P occupies a unique niche. Most portable vlogging cameras, such as the Sony ZV-1 II, offer 3x optical zoom but lack built-in 3-axis gimbal stabilization, which the Osmo Pocket line has standardized. The 4P combines gimbal-stabilized footage with optical zoom, a combination not found in other devices under $600, assuming pricing stays in line with previous Pocket Pro models. The base Osmo Pocket 3 retails for $499, so the 4P will likely carry a premium of $100 to $150, putting it in direct competition with mid-range mirrorless cameras and high-end compact vloggers.
The Creator Combo bundle targets buyers who want to start shooting immediately without purchasing accessories separately. For existing Osmo Pocket 3 or 4 owners, the upgrade to the 4P is only worthwhile if telephoto zoom is a regular part of their workflow. Vloggers who shoot interviews, product reviews, or travel content in crowded spaces will benefit most from the 3x optical zoom, which lets them frame close-ups of subjects without navigating through crowds. New buyers choosing between the base Pocket 4 and the 4P should weigh the cost of the telephoto lens against their shooting needs, as the base model will likely suffice for wide-angle vlogging only.
All signs point to an imminent launch in China, with global availability following in the third quarter of 2026. DJI has not confirmed pricing for the 4P or the Creator Combo, but the volume of hands-on content posted today suggests the company is ready to start sales within weeks. We will update this article with official specifications and pricing once DJI makes a formal announcement.
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